Select the file and click Open. You will be returned to the Upload Theme page and the filename will appear next to the Choose File button.

Click Install Now.

After the theme is installed on your WordPress blog, it’s not yet activated. You can either select Activate or Live Preview.

The Live Preview will give you an idea of what your site will look like with the new theme applied. Keep in mind, that you haven’t yet customized the home page, sidebar widgets, or heading. The Preview may not look great yet!

If you are satisfied that this is the theme for you, click Activate to make it active.

Customize your WordPress Theme

After you upload and activate the new WordPress theme you will have to customize it to fit your needs. Just go to Appearance > Customize.

There are a variety of elements that you can work with to customize your header, colors, widgets and more for your new blog theme!

Final Thoughts

I hope this tutorial about uploading and installing a WordPress theme was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.

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